Clergy Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $51,230 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.63
10th percentile $33,480
90th percentile $74,960
Employed locally 150
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,480
    25th
    $40,880
    50th (median)
    $51,230
    75th
    $64,510
    90th
    $74,960

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 78% Median Clergy salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clergy

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,590

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $77,100
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,280
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,450

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,190
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,310
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,160
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Little Rock, AR is $24.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.28 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Little Rock, AR is 15.8% below the national median of $60,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clergy in Little Rock?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $33,480 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,880.